Giving Day 2019
In honor of Giving Day, the anniversary of Colby’s founding on February 27, 1813, Colby is rallying its community to come together to celebrate the values of Dare Northward that have defined Colby for more than 200 years: uncompromising ambition, bold action, and a relentless pursuit of progress.
A generous group of donors has stepped up to amplify your impact on Giving Day. Together, by reaching donor count milestones from Feb. 1 to 27, the Colby community can multiply its support by unlocking up to $250,000.
Make your gift. Challenge your friends. Spread the word through social media.
Colby's Giving Day features a special Friends of Athletics promotion. Make a gift to your favorite Friends group here.
If you have any questions, we're happy to help. Please contact the Colby Fund office at 1-800-311-3678 or colbyfund@colby.edu.
Let’s dare northward, together.
A gift to Giving Day counts as a gift to the Dare Northward campaign.
Become an Advocate
Step 1: Sign Up
- Click “Sign Up” in the top right corner of the screen or from the advocates tab.
Step 2: Share, Share, Share
- Once you’ve logged in, you can use the buttons and links that appear below the video and/or on the advocates tab.
- Share your link via social media, email, and/or text. Every share, click, and gift generated from your unique link automatically tracks your influence as an advocate.
Step 3: Share a Little More (optional)
- Create a plea video (accessed on the advocates tab) to tell your classmates and friends about this challenge.
- Set up a matching donation or challenge gift.
Disclaimer: All incentive dollars (matches, boosts, challenges) will go to the designation(s) chosen by the donor or donors who created the incentive.
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Global Heat Map
| Class Year | Donors | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 (Donations are being matched!) | 71 | $12,100 |
| 2014 | 48 | $1,280 |
| 2018 | 38 | $654 |
| 2011 (Donations are being matched!) | 28 | $1,952 |
| 2012 | 28 | $11,191 |
| 1992 (Donations are being matched!) | 28 | $10,330 |
| 2016 | 27 | $660 |
| 2007 | 27 | $1,035 |
| 2015 | 27 | $791 |
| 2008 | 25 | $1,080 |
| 1990 | 24 | $4,298 |
| 2005 | 23 | $1,472 |
| 2009 | 23 | $1,145 |
| 1974 | 22 | $1,390 |
| 1971 | 22 | $11,683 |
| 2017 | 22 | $1,785 |
| 1999 | 21 | $3,099 |
| 1994 | 21 | $1,065 |
| 1998 (Donations are being matched!) | 21 | $7,165 |
| 2003 | 20 | $17,144 |
| 1969 (Donations are being matched!) | 20 | $4,707 |
| 1988 | 19 | $3,423 |
| 1993 | 18 | $1,610 |
| 1964 | 18 | $3,175 |
| 2013 | 18 | $485 |
| 2004 | 18 | $1,065 |
| 2000 | 17 | $870 |
| 1965 | 17 | $2,670 |
| 2002 | 17 | $4,205 |
| 1968 | 17 | $3,375 |
| 1984 | 17 | $1,010 |
| 1996 | 16 | $635 |
| 1995 (Donations are being matched!) | 16 | $2,580 |
| 1976 | 15 | $6,283 |
| 1972 | 15 | $625 |
| 2010 | 15 | $686 |
| 1987 | 15 | $3,315 |
| 1991 (Donations are being matched!) | 15 | $1,990 |
| 2001 (Donations are being matched!) | 14 | $3,214 |
| 1981 (Donations are being matched!) | 14 | $1,457 |
| 2006 (Donations are being matched!) | 14 | $400 |
| 1960 | 13 | $1,114 |
| 1982 | 13 | $885 |
| 1973 | 13 | $3,680 |
| 1986 (Donations are being matched!) | 13 | $3,750 |
| 1975 | 12 | $3,190 |
| 1997 (Donations are being matched!) | 12 | $695 |
| 1977 | 10 | $7,445 |
| 1963 | 10 | $700 |
| 1985 | 10 | $1,080 |
| 1959 | 10 | $685 |
| 1983 (Donations are being matched!) | 10 | $350 |
| 1953 | 9 | $826 |
| 1962 | 9 | $1,375 |
| 1961 | 9 | $1,170 |
| 1978 | 9 | $1,990 |
| 1979 | 9 | $225 |
| 1956 | 8 | $1,025 |
| 1980 | 8 | $4,215 |
| 1957 | 8 | $890 |
| 1970 | 7 | $515 |
| 1955 | 6 | $1,200 |
| 1951 | 5 | $300 |
| 1949 | 5 | $440 |
| 1958 | 5 | $725 |
| 2019 | 4 | $600 |
| 1952 | 4 | $260 |
| 1966 | 4 | $1,170 |
| 1967 | 4 | $285 |
| 1946 | 2 | $50 |
| 1954 | 2 | $60 |
| 1948 | 1 | $100 |
| Designation | Donors | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Colby's Greatest Needs (Unrestricted) | 670 | $163,823 |
| Friends of Athletics | 231 | $9,801 |
| Financial Aid | 170 | $62,791 |
| Academic Program Support | 40 | $3,348 |
| Friends of Art | 31 | $3,389 |
| Other | 26 | $13,159 |
| Music at Colby | 24 | $1,195 |
| Library Support Fund | 23 | $1,926 |
| Residential Life Fund | 8 | $225 |
| Pugh Center | 7 | $265 |
| Technology Fund | 5 | $210 |
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SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORK
Sign up or Log in and share the campaign to track the number of clicks, gifts, and dollars you generate! (Note: If you share without signing up or logging in, your impact will be counted as a Community Advocate.)
INSPIRE YOUR FRIENDS AND PEERS
Encourage others to give with a Matching Gift or Challenge.
TELL YOUR STORY
Create a Personal Plea video encouraging others to join you in supporting the campaign.
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